Tattoo Industry Transformation I have been working as a tattoo artist for 21 years, predominantly in Melbourne. I have worked in all aspects of the business – as an apprentice; in large ‘parlours’; in a more intimate shop setting (that I owned and managed) and now in a private tattoo studio. At the beginning of... Continue Reading →
Interview with The Animalist
It's always so rewarding when I get to tattoo a client, make a new friend and learn something from them at the same time. Vincent Berraud is author of The Animalist and founder of Friendly and Pragmatic Vegans and Vegetarians. I was fascinated by his approach to educating us humans about the rights of animals... Continue Reading →
Work in progress – dragon Koi tattoo
Another session completed on this dragon Koi tattoo that wraps over the client's shoulder and down the back, progressing well! Save
Hannya mask back tattoo
A full half back Hannya mask tattoo with maple leaves I recently completed, thanks Sid! Save Save Save Save
Back in the studio!
I've had an awesome break and happy to be back in the studio! I've only got a few days available for the remainder of 2016 and taking bookings for 2017. Please contact me with your tattoo ideas! Save
New work – full sleeve tattoo
New work! A full sleeve completed. An eagle, Zeus, Pantheon with roses and maple leaves!
WIP – Warrior sleeve tattoo
Another large sleeve tattoo that I'm currently working on, looking forward to the next session!
Last minute availability!
Hi! I'm back in the studio and excited to get back to work, I've had a tattoo session rescheduled so I now have August 29th available. There's only a few dates left for the year so get in touch quick! clareketon@me.com **EDIT - NOW BOOKED** Save
New work – Hannya mask with oriental sleeve tattoo
I recently completed this oriental chest plate and sleeve tattoo with Sakura (cherry blossoms), Koi, Lotus flower and Hannya mask. Here are a few photos from our final session! Save
Work in progress – Dragon oriental tattoo
A new piece I've started working on which is a chest plate tattoo that wraps over the shoulder and down the back. Looking forward to working on the Dragon some more in our next session. Save